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Flacco stays in Cincinnati as Burrow’s veteran backup for 19th season
sports16 days ago

Flacco stays in Cincinnati as Burrow’s veteran backup for 19th season

Joe Flacco, age 41, re-signed with the Cincinnati Bengals for his 19th NFL season, returning as the veteran backup behind Joe Burrow after a standout stretch filling in last season. Flacco said he loves the Bengals’ building and culture, and his decision was guided by gut feeling and positive relationships with Bengals staff and teammates. The move reunites him with coach Zac Taylor and other familiar figures, following a year that included a 470-yard game against the Bears and key performances that helped secure Burrow’s workload future as Cincinnati prioritizes experienced depth behind their star quarterback.

via Cincinnati Bengals|
#backup-quarterback#cincinnati-bengals#free-agency-2026
sports22 days ago

First Free Agency Wave Reorders All 32 NFL Rosters for 2026

The article grades every NFL team after the first wave of 2026 free agency, assessing whether each is better or worse than 2025 and highlighting key additions and losses. With the draft looming on April 23 and more offseason moves ahead, several teams (e.g., Patriots, Bills, Ravens, Cowboys, Titans, Panthers, Rams, Saints, Raiders, Giants) are labeled better, while others (e.g., Dolphins, Bears, Seahawks, Cardinals, Jaguars) are deemed worse or uncertain, reflecting a fluid, year‑long roster-building process.

via FOX Sports|
#draft-2026#free-agency-2026#nfl
Murray's Minnesota Move Draws ESPN Praise and Skepticism
sports24 days ago

Murray's Minnesota Move Draws ESPN Praise and Skepticism

ESPN analysts weigh Kyler Murray’s signing with the Vikings as a potentially game-changing, cost-efficient move that could reboot Murray’s career under coach Kevin O’Connell, with some calling it a bargain and a path to contending in the NFC North, while others view Minnesota’s roster-building as a measured, neutral step. The piece notes Murray could compete with J.J. McCarthy, highlights Minnesota’s cap gymnastics and added pieces like James Pierre, and cites ESPN’s Free Agency Tracker that Minnesota may be among the more improved teams this offseason.

via Minnesota Vikings|
#espn-lunchbreak#free-agency-2026#kyler-murray
Ravens Strike Early in Free Agency as Raiders Face a Setback
sports25 days ago

Ravens Strike Early in Free Agency as Raiders Face a Setback

Baltimore pivoted from the Maxx Crosby trade to sign Trey Hendrickson and add value at guard and safety, while interior linemen drew top-dollar and quarterbacks Kyler Murray and Tua Tagovailoa found fresh starts; Las Vegas, blindsided by Crosby’s reversal, overpaid for center Tyler Linderbaum and watched Crosby slip away, making the Raiders the early losers in 2026 free agency.

via The New York Times|
#free-agency-2026#nfl#quarterbacks
Seahawks hold steady at top as 49ers jump into the top five after a crowded first week of free agency
sports25 days ago

Seahawks hold steady at top as 49ers jump into the top five after a crowded first week of free agency

Seattle remains No. 1, with the Rams No. 2, Broncos No. 3 and Bills No. 4, before the San Francisco 49ers crack the top five after a busy start to 2026 free agency that included Mike Evans signing with SF and Osa Odighizuwa adding upfront pass rush. The week’s market-shaking moves extend beyond SF, as the Baltimore Ravens rise to No. 6 following Trey Hendrickson’s signing (after the previously discussed Maxx Crosby trade fell through), Kenneth Walker III linking with the Chiefs, and a passel of other roster changes signaling a wholesale reshuffle ahead of the draft. In short, the league’s pecking order is shifting again as teams chase contending rosters into the post-draft landscape.

via NFL.com|
#free-agency-2026#nfl#power-rankings
Commanders' free-agent haul earns high grades for 2026
sports28 days ago

Commanders' free-agent haul earns high grades for 2026

Washington Commanders’ 2026 free‑agency class drew strong praise from national analysts, as nine signings—headlined by edge rushers Odafe Oweh and K’Lavon Chaisson and linebacker Leo Chenal—aim to boost the team’s pass rush and overall depth. The moves also add young talent like Chig Okonkwo and Amik Robertson to provide playmaking versatility for a roster that was among the NFL’s oldest in 2025, with outlets like CBS Sports, Bleacher Report, and Yahoo Sports giving favorable grades and framing the class as a solid, under-the-radar investment to raise the team’s floor for 2026.

via Washington Commanders|
#free-agency-2026#klavon-chaisson#leo-chenal
Dre Greenlaw Returns to 49ers on a One-Year Deal
sports28 days ago

Dre Greenlaw Returns to 49ers on a One-Year Deal

The San Francisco 49ers announced a one-year contract for linebacker Dre Greenlaw. A 28-year-old veteran who was drafted by SF in 2019, Greenlaw has played 72 games (63 starts) with 490 tackles, 4.5 sacks, and 4 interceptions in his career (14 postseason games). He spent the 2025 season with the Denver Broncos before returning to the 49ers, where he has spent most of his career and developed as a core linebacker, after starring at Arkansas.

via 49ers.com|
#dre-greenlaw#free-agency-2026#linebacker
New Places, New Replays: Must-Watch NFL+ Moments From 2026 Signings
nfl29 days ago

New Places, New Replays: Must-Watch NFL+ Moments From 2026 Signings

NFL+ showcases a star-studded set of replays for notable 2026 offseason movers, including Malik Willis to the Dolphins and other big signings such as Kenneth Walker III to the Chiefs, Mike Evans to the 49ers, Rico Dowdle to the Steelers, Travis Etienne to the Saints, Isaiah Likely to the Giants, DJ Moore to the Bills, Trey Hendrickson to the Ravens, and Tua Tagovailoa to the Falcons. The piece highlights specific games that illustrate each player's upside on their new teams, with a reminder that NFL+ Premium provides full and condensed game replays, RedZone, and more.

via NFL.com|
#free-agency-2026#malik-willis#miami-dolphins
Ravens land Hendrickson as Day 3 reshapes 2026 free agency
sports1 month ago

Ravens land Hendrickson as Day 3 reshapes 2026 free agency

The 2026 NFL league year opened with the Ravens signing edge rusher Trey Hendrickson to four years, $112 million ($60 million guaranteed), a marquee Day 3 move as others like Daniel Jones to the Colts, Nick Cross to the Commanders, Chigoziem Okonkwo to Washington, Jaylinn Hawkins to Baltimore, Kevin Byard to New England, Bradley Chubb to the Bills and Javon Hargrave to the Packers were announced; analysts graded Hendrickson a B+ given age and injury concerns but viewed the deal as a major upgrade to Baltimore's rush.

via CBS Sports|
#baltimore-ravens#contract-signings#free-agency-2026
Crosby Trade Collapse Reorders NFL Free Agency Day 2
sports1 month ago

Crosby Trade Collapse Reorders NFL Free Agency Day 2

Day 2 of NFL free agency was quieter but dominated by the Ravens backing out of a two‑first‑round trade for Maxx Crosby amid a failed physical, triggering league‑wide reconsiderations as teams adjust plans. Winners include coaches reuniting with familiar players (Titans/Giants) and the Panthers defense (Devin Lloyd) plus the Texans bolstering their offensive line with Braden Smith. Losers involve the Raiders and Ravens due to the Crosby setback (with Hendrickson also lingering over market value) and the Arizona Cardinals’ uncertain direction, while Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. faces an open competition with Tua Tagovailoa while recovering from ACL surgery. Overall, the early moves are reshaping cap space, pairings, and expectations for the rest of free agency.

via NFLTradeRumors.co|
#crosby-trade-collapse#free-agency-2026#raiders